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A Tokyo court on Thursday unexpectedly decided not to extend the detention of Nissan's ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn, meaning he may soon be released from jail where he has been confined since his arrest for alleged financial misconduct.

The Tokyo District Court said it had also decided against extending detention for Greg Kelly, a former Nissan executive who was first arrested along with Mr Ghosn on Nov 19. Lawyers for both men were not immediately available for comment.

It was unclear whether prosecutors would appeal the decision. Shin Kukimoto, deputy prosecutor at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, said only that his office would respond "appropriately".